Educational Research

Doctor of Education (EdD)

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Program overview

The Doctor of Education is designed for practicing professionals who seek to lead change and innovation in education. Students will gain expertise in pedagogical theory and practice while designing and conducting a significant body of original research. This thesis-based degree is designed to match the busy lifestyles of people in education-related occupations and organizations, allowing students to pursue scholarship while working. While the degree is structured as a blended, three-year program that includes course work, candidacy and dissertation, students are allowed up to six years to complete all degree requirements.

Tuition fees and funding

All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.

Fees

Estimate for full-time students

Canadian andpermanent resident

Internationalstudent

General
fees

12 months of study

$1,758 CAD

$1,758 CAD

Program fees

First 12 months of study

$11,221 CAD

$14,540 CAD

Total fees

For first year of studies

$12,979 CAD

$16,298 CAD

General fees and program fees

General fees are annual and per-term fees. Annual fees are paid once per year, while per-term are paid each term (3 terms per year).

Program fees cover standard academic costs. Textbooks and other course material costs are not included.

What are annual continuing fees?

Domestic Continuing Fees: $4,041 CAD

International Continuing Fees: $5,233 CAD

Continuing fees apply after the fourth year of studies.

Funding availability

The Werklund School of Education and the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) at the University of Calgary provide a range of financial assistance to students in GPE.

Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide